A precious metal with major industrial uses, especially in autocatalysts.
Roughly 70% of supply from South Africa. Demand drivers: catalytic converters (cars), jewelry (China, India), industrial applications, hydrogen fuel cells. Platinum has traded below gold since 2015, an unusual historical reversal.
A precious metal with major industrial uses, especially in autocatalysts. Roughly 70% of supply from South Africa. Demand drivers: catalytic converters (cars), jewelry (China, India), industrial applications, hydrogen fuel cells. Platinum has traded below gold since 2015, an unusual historical reversal.
In commodities, Platinum is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Roughly 70% of supply from South Africa. Demand drivers: catalytic converters (cars), jewelry (China, India), industrial applications, hydrogen fuel cells.
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